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2003 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration GL53KNU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expired 22 Jan 2021
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,698 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- OIL LEAK
- BODY KIT FITTED
- N/S/ O/S/ INNER SILLS TAMPERED INSPECTION
- O/S/R/ OUTER SILL TAMPERED INSPECTION
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,725 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- various rusty chassis components
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,371 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,337 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016 26 Jun 20268 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
31 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,638 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 26 Jun 202631 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,902 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014 26 Jun 202611 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
2 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,427 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,675 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,992 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011 26 Jun 202628 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,551 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,677 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2009 26 Jun 20265 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,608 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2008 26 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,272 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL53KNU was registered on 2003-12-19
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